
Delta Air Lines
Corporate Bias Rating
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Risk Level:
Summary:
Delta Air Lines is High Risk. The company yields to political activism in shaping corporate governance, potentially alienating consumers, dividing employees, and harming shareholders. Delta embraces corporate initiatives that redirect its central focus from business goals to partisan policies and divisive issues. This approach fails to safeguard free exercise, free speech, and free enterprise.
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CEO of Delta Air Lines

Ed Bastian
Summary:
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Delta Air Lines is a member of the Fortune 250 operating in the Transportation industry. Ed Bastian and Francis S. "Frank" Blake serve as CEO/President and Chairman, respectively, leading the company’s C-suite executive team and the board of directors. Amongst these teams, the collective leadership is responsible for $554,056 to Republican causes and $321,933 to Democratic causes. Under their tenure, Delta Air Lines currently holds a 'High Risk' risk rating.
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$554,056
$321,933
Republican
Democrat
China Risk Database
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Total Estimated Sanctions (3-year Avg.)
$0
Average Annual Revenue
Global
$0
China Revenue
0.00%
$0
Annual Average of Total Assets
Global
$0
China Assets
0.00%
$0
Shareholder Proposals
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Date | ESG Category | Proponent | Summary of Resolution | Mgmt Rec | Total Vote % in Favor |
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6/20/24 | Governance | John Chevedden | Report Political Spending by Delta Sponsored Trade Associations | Against | 3.56% |
6/20/24 | Governance | As You Sow | Adoption of Non-Interference Policy | Against | 25.17% |
6/15/23 | Governance | John Chevedden | Require Shareholder Approval of Termination Pay | Against | 59.60% |
6/15/23 | Social | As You Sow | Adopt ILO Trade Union Standards and Report | Against | 32.30% |
6/16/22 | Social | John Chevedden | Report on Lobbying Payments and Policy | Against | 27.53% |
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